The History of the Early Church 12- Firstborn of Satan
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Jun 18, 2014 In July 144 A.D., Marcion of Sinope faced excommunication for his radical ideas that sought to detach Christianity from its Jewish roots. He became notable for creating the first list of canonical books, an early version of the New Testament. The podcast delves into the theological disputes of early Roman Christianity, highlighting key figures and their divergent beliefs. The transformation of church leadership from decentralized to centralized authority is also discussed, along with the reactions to Marcion's influential changes.
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Valentinian Gnostic Law Interpretation
- Valentinian Gnosticism blended orthodox language with belief in a demiurge and layered law interpretation.
- Valentinians divided law into pure, inadequate, and symbolic, all transformed by Christ.
Early Debate on Penance
- The Shepherd of Hermas was a major early Christian text focused on penance.
- It argued strongly against teachings that forbade repentance after baptism.
Hermas' Adoptionist Christology
- Hermas' Christology included the idea of an adopted Savior, a heresy called adoptionism.
- This view later generated major controversy in the Roman Church.